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[quote=Anonymous]My daughter is generally an agreeable, happy, well-adjusted kid. She’s extroverted and has friends and likes school.

For the past couple of months, however, every night there is something “dramatic”, usually resulting in tears, before bedtime that delays sleep.

Examples: sudden onset headache, extreme thirst, a tickle in the throat, can’t fall asleep fast enough, sad about a show she saw yesterday, needs the one stuffed animal that can’t be found, ears are itchy, arm is itchy, too hot, too cold, a song is stuck in her head and making her insane …

Basically it’s a litany of (IMO) attention-seeking behaviors that always happen right before bedtime!

Why??

My theory: she hates being alone and may have a genetic tendency toward depression. And that she likes us, her parents, and would love to hang out longer but she’s tired and emotional and it’s a last ditch effort to extend the day.

I’d love to hear other reasons for this. Every night it’s something new, creative and upsetting and now I can’t help but sigh.

My childhood was atypical and I can’t relate. I craved solitude and still do.

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